Obituary of George Joseph Forest
<p>Forest George Joseph - The passing of George Forest occurred peacefully on July 15, 2013 at Ridgewood Veteran's Home, Victory Wing. He was surrounded by his family. George was born on September 10th, 1925, in Saint John,NB, the second youngest of 9 children. When the Second World War broke out, George left school to join the Canadian Army. He was obliged to attend Boot Camp twice, however, as it was discovered during the course of his first attendance that he was only 15 years old. He went on to serve in the Canadian Transport Corp and was wounded in Holland during his time overseas. George was very proud of his time spent serving his country.</p> <p>After the war, George went on to work at The Golden Ball garage as a mechanic for many years, before joining the Saint John Shipyard, where he retired after 26 years of service in 1983. </p> <p>George is survived by the love of his life Huberte (Betty), his bride of 64 years, two sons Gerald and Paul, two daughters Susan Boudreau (Rudolphe), and Linda O'Brien (David), his eldest sister Alma Poirier as well as 4 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his granddaughter Tammy as well as 7 siblings. The family would like to thank those who provided such wonderful care during the last several years of his declining health, especially Sondra Lewis, Judy Wilkins and Joan Davis. A special thanks is also extended to the kind and caring staff at Ridgewood Veterans wing for all their excellent care during the last month of George's life.</p> <p>Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street (634-1965) with visiting on Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 12:10 from The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. <a href="http://www.fitzpatrickfh.com">www.fitzpatrickfh.com</a></p> <p> </p>
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